Class 5 Mathematics Chapter 1: We the Travellers — I — practice questions with answers
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Q1. In the place value chart of this chapter, what does the new column ‘TTh’ stand for?
- Ten thousands
- Two thousands
- Thousands
- Ten hundreds
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Answer: A. Ten thousands
Why: The chapter adds a column TTh to the place value chart; it stands for ten thousand, and 10 thousands make 10,000. [p.2]
Why: The chapter adds a column TTh to the place value chart; it stands for ten thousand, and 10 thousands make 10,000. [p.2]
Q2. 10 Thousands = 1 ______ (write the place name).
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Answer: Ten thousand
Why: Just as 10 Hundreds make 1 Thousand, 10 Thousands make 1 Ten thousand, written 10,000. [p.2]
Why: Just as 10 Hundreds make 1 Thousand, 10 Thousands make 1 Ten thousand, written 10,000. [p.2]
Q3. Which is the correct number name for 34,607?
- Thirty-four thousand six hundred seven
- Thirty-four thousand sixty-seven
- Three thousand four hundred sixty-seven
- Thirty-four thousand six hundred seventy
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Answer: A. Thirty-four thousand six hundred seven
Why: 34,607 = 34 Thousands + 6 Hundreds + 0 Tens + 7 Ones, so we read it as thirty-four thousand six hundred seven. [p.3–4]
Why: 34,607 = 34 Thousands + 6 Hundreds + 0 Tens + 7 Ones, so we read it as thirty-four thousand six hundred seven. [p.3–4]
Q4. Round 6,473 to the nearest ten.
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Answer: 6470 (± 0)
Why: 6,473 lies between 6,470 and 6,480. It is only 3 steps from 6,470, so the nearest ten is 6,470. [p.7–8]
Why: 6,473 lies between 6,470 and 6,480. It is only 3 steps from 6,470, so the nearest ten is 6,470. [p.7–8]
Q5. A cyclist covers 14 km in one hour. How many kilometres will she cover in 3 hours at the same speed?
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Answer: 42 (± 0)
Why: In each hour she covers 14 km, so in 3 hours she covers 14 × 3 = 42 km. [p.10]
Why: In each hour she covers 14 km, so in 3 hours she covers 14 × 3 = 42 km. [p.10]
Q6. According to the chapter, which way of travelling covers the MOST distance in an hour?
- Spacecraft
- Aircraft
- Train
- Motorbike
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Answer: A. Spacecraft
Why: The list shows a spacecraft covering at least 28,000 km in an hour, far more than an aircraft (750–920 km). [p.10]
Why: The list shows a spacecraft covering at least 28,000 km in an hour, far more than an aircraft (750–920 km). [p.10]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 5 Mathematics Chapter 1: We the Travellers — I?
32 questions (11 easy, 12 medium, 9 hard). A few are solved on this page; the free test shows the answer and explanation for every question after you submit.
Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 5 Mathematics syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.